Secure Blockchain and Quantum Technologies for 6G-Enabled Internet of Things

Future-proof your hyper-connected infrastructure against the looming quantum threat with this guide to mastering blockchain-driven security frameworks and quantum-resistant architectures essential for safeguarding data integrity in the 6G-powered era.

6G networks promise unprecedented speed, capacity, and reliability, enabling a massive expansion of connected devices within the Internet of Things. However, securing this ever-growing network presents significant challenges. While offering unparalleled processing power, quantum computers pose a threat to current encryption methods used in securing data communication. This book explores the need for quantum-resistant solutions for the 6G-powered Internet of Things. Through expert insights and real-world scenarios, it explores how blockchain can be leveraged to ensure data integrity, provenance, and secure device authentication within the 6G IoT. This volume offers comprehensive coverage of this emerging technology and its potential to leverage 6G technology, making it an invaluable resource for the field.

T. Perarasi, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the Bannari Amman Institute of Technology with more than 20 years of experience. She has authored a book, eight book chapters, and 32 articles in national and international journals, presented more than 50 papers in international conferences, and filed 14 patents. Her current research includes Internet of Things, cognitive radio networks, antenna systems, and wireless networks.

M. Karthiga, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Bannari Amman Institute of Technology with more than 11 years of experience. She has published 28 articles in national and international journals and more than 11 book chapters. Her research interests include data mining, image mining, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and deep learning.

S. Sountharrajan, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing at the Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham's Chennai Campus. He has published more than 15 papers in national and international conferences and 35 international journals. His research focuses on big data, cloud computing, and cloud-deployed applications.

E. Suganya, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology at the Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering. She has published more than 20 papers in national and international journals and conferences. Her current research interests include data analytics, data mining, and optimization algorithms.

Balamurugan Balusamy, PhD is an Associate Dean of Students at Shiv Nadar University with more than 12 years of experience. He has published more than 200 papers in international journals and more than 80 books. His research interests include XAI, data science, and blockchain technologies.